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Haunted Hotels of San Antonio

Where Guests Check In But Never Leave

1859-Present12 min readBy Tim Nealon
Explore San Antonio's most haunted hotels, where historic accommodations host permanent paranormal residents and guests experience unforgettable supernatural encounters.

Sleep Among the Spirits

San Antonio's haunted hotels offer more than luxury accommodations – they provide portals to the past where history refuses to check out. From the blood-soaked ground near the Alamo to the elegant ballrooms of Victorian-era establishments, these hotels have witnessed centuries of drama, tragedy, and triumph. Each property tells its own ghost story through phantom footsteps in empty hallways, mysterious knockings on doors, and full-bodied apparitions that share elevators with unsuspecting guests. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast seeking supernatural encounters or a history buff wanting to sleep where legends walked, San Antonio's haunted hotels deliver unforgettable experiences. These establishments don't hide their haunted reputations – they embrace them, offering ghost tours, maintaining logs of paranormal encounters, and even recommending their most active rooms to brave guests.

Over 15 historic hotels with documented hauntings
Some properties date back to the 1850s
Multiple hotels built on or near Alamo battlegrounds
Thousands of documented ghost sightings
Several hotels offer 'haunted room' requests

Why Stay at San Antonio's Haunted Hotels?

Frontier History

Experience hotels from the 1850s where cattle barons, outlaws, and presidents stayed – witnessing violent gunfights, disease outbreaks, and gambling tragedies.

Alamo Battleground

Sleep on sacred ground where nearly 800 soldiers died, with military spirits still fighting battles that ended nearly two centuries ago.

Railroad Era Elegance

Stay in grand establishments from the 1877 railroad boom, where prosperity brought both luxury and tragic deaths from murders and accidents.

Protective Spirits

Encounter benevolent ghosts like the Lady in Blue and phantom bellhops who continue their hospitality duties from beyond the grave.

Unique Phenomena

Experience territorial ghosts, eternal guests continuing their routines, and spirits sharing elevators with unsuspecting visitors.

Featured Haunted Hotels of San Antonio

The Ghosts of the Crockett Hotel

The Ghosts of the Crockett Hotel

This 1909 hotel built near the Alamo harbors the restless spirits of soldiers, settlers, and guests who never checked out.

1909-Present8 min read
The Haunted Drury Hotel

The Haunted Drury Hotel

This restored 1920s bank building turned luxury hotel harbors the spirits of desperate Depression-era bankers and clients who met tragic ends within its walls.

1929-Present7 min read
The Ghosts of the Emily Morgan Hotel

The Ghosts of the Emily Morgan Hotel

This Gothic Revival skyscraper turned hotel harbors the spirits of patients who died during experimental treatments and the legendary Emily Morgan herself.

1926-Present8 min read
The Haunted Grey Moss Inn

The Haunted Grey Moss Inn

This 1850s stagecoach stop turned dance hall remains haunted by cowboys, outlaws, and ladies of the night who refuse to end the party.

1850-Present7 min read
The Haunted Holiday Inn of San Antonio

The Haunted Holiday Inn of San Antonio

This modern hotel built on historic land hosts restless spirits from San Antonio's colonial past alongside confused contemporary guests.

1995-Present7 min read
The Ghosts of Hotel Gibbs in San Antonio

The Ghosts of Hotel Gibbs in San Antonio

This 1909 railroad hotel harbors the ghosts of travelers who never completed their journeys and workers who died building the American dream.

1909-Present8 min read
The Haunted Menger Hotel

The Haunted Menger Hotel

Since 1859, this historic hotel has hosted presidents, celebrities, and an ever-growing collection of permanent ghostly residents who refuse to check out.

1859-Present10 min read
The Haunted Sheraton Gunter in San Antonio

The Haunted Sheraton Gunter in San Antonio

This 1909 luxury hotel became the epicenter of Jazz Age nightlife, and the spirits of flappers, gangsters, and musicians continue their eternal party.

1909-Present9 min read
The Ghosts of the St. Anthony Hotel

The Ghosts of the St. Anthony Hotel

This 1909 luxury hotel has hosted presidents and millionaires for over a century, and some of them enjoyed the experience so much they never checked out.

1909-Present9 min read
The Haunted Black Swan Inn

The Haunted Black Swan Inn

This 1867 Victorian mansion turned intimate inn harbors the ghosts of lovers whose passions were so intense they transcended death itself.

1867-Present8 min read

Tips for Your Haunted Hotel Stay

  • Request haunted rooms when booking for maximum activity
  • Keep cameras ready - many ghosts are photogenic
  • Ask hotel staff about recent sightings
  • Respect both the living and dead guests
  • Document your experiences in hotel ghost logs
  • Late night hours see the most activity
  • Historic rooms often have more phenomena
  • Join hotel ghost tours when available

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